July 2007 Newsbriefs

Brain Mechanics Workshop

Have you tried to make changes in your life only to discover the same repetitive patterns re-appear? Learn to let go of emotional patterns, understand the mind-body relationship, improve your relationships, and experience less stress at the "Brain Mechanics Workshop."

Kim Potter, PhD will lead this workshop assisting you in discovering why you have these repetitive patterns in your life. With 30 years of development, this technique has changed the way people understand themselves; enabling changes to come in line with their desires. According to Kim, "previous attendees have related back that a new job was attained, weight has been lost, stress has gone away, sleep has improved, and they laugh more, think more positive thoughts and think more clearly."

The cost is $75 it will be on Sunday July 22nd from 1-5 pm at The Herb Corner 277 N. Babcock St. in Melbourne. Call 321-757-7522 for more information and reservations.

Natural Awakenings Annual Conference Raises the Bar

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation’s 2007 Annual Publishers Conference in Naples, Florida last month was all about raising the bar of "possibilities" to an "unlimited" level. Sixty Natural Awakenings publishers and partners gathered from as far away Puerto Rico; Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Kansas City, Missouri; and as nearby as Sarasota, Miami and Melbourne, Florida.

Natural Awakenings magazine franchise owners representing 43+ markets heard how and why alternative therapies are going mainstream, how they can help non-profit groups raise awareness of good causes, and the mighty range of healthy and environmentally responsible products and services now coming on the market. They received many new tools and ideas they’re ready to apply in supporting the expanding corps of businesses in the natural healthcare and green-living communities in their area.

"Author Andrea Adler’s keynote address on spiritually-based business practices expanded everyone’s vision for the magazine’s role," says CEO Sharon Bruckman. "Our 1.7 million readers in communities nationwide are responsible for moving the needle in the right direction, toward more conscious and conscientious living."

For information on joining the Natural Awakenings publishing family call 877-530-1377.

The Chandlery Offers Soy Candles

Originally started in 1994 as a place for quality drip less candles, The Chandlery has grown to become a source for fine fragrance, candles, gifts and personal care products. Proud distributors for well-known gift manufacturers like Yankee Candle, Woodstock Chimes and Burt’s Bees; The Chandlery offers a great variety of items to touch on your senses. New on the scene and making great gains nationwide in total candle sales is BeanPod Candles. Using 100% soy in their candles makes a cleaner more natural way to fragrance your home or office.

The Chandlery is located at 911 East New Haven Ave in Historic Downtown Melbourne and open Monday through Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 12-5. 321-726-0192.

Volunteers Needed to Keep Our Beach Beautiful

Keep Brevard Beautiful needs volunteers to assist in cleaning up the beach after the July 4th holiday celebrations. The clean-up will be held on Thursday July 5th from 8am-noon.

Check-in sites include:

Cherie Down Park located at 8492 Ridgewood Ave. in Cape Canaveral

Cocoa Beach Pier at 401 Meade Ave.

Alan Shepard Park east end of the 520 Cocoa Beach causeway

Howard Futch Park/Paradise Beach, 2502 N A1A in Melbourne next to Indialantic.

The organization will provide materials, for more information please call Barb 321-631-0501 x 203.

Incredible Horizons offers Tomatis Listening Training

Horizons Academy is proud to be the first school in Florida to offer the Tomatis program. This non-pharmacological program could benefit anyone, but especially individuals who have difficulties in the areas of auditory perception, processing, and memory.

In children, auditory problems may be identified by speech and language problems, sensitivity to sounds, poor attention, learning or reading disabilities, difficulty remembering or following directions, difficulty in speech production or expressing oneself, difficulty with listening comprehension as well as reading comprehension, difficulty with social interactions, or auditory self-stimulation such as constant humming or self-talk.

Tomatis sessions include beautiful Mozart music and soothing Gregorian chant flow from the state-of-the-art DLS equipment through the specialized Tomatis headphones used by the listener. This increases the capacity to learn by improving how the brain is functioning. During a listening session, children have fun playing with toys, games, puzzles and crafts such as beading, drawing and painting.

Hope, adopted at birth by the Fales, has been diagnosed with so many disabilities including pervasive developmental delays (PDD), Sensory Integration Disorder, CAPD (Auditory Processing Deficit), dyslexia & convergence issues, ADHD, and Asperger’s, it seemed like every specialist gave her symptoms a new label. Now with the help of Tomatis she is ahead of others her age in reading and has very few symptoms left for occupational therapists and speech therapists to work with.

For more information visit www.IncredibleHorizons.com/Tomatis.htm or call 321 751-1313 to register for the parent’s interest meeting.

Healing Workshop at Kashi School of Yoga

Kashi School of Yoga is proud to host Sat Santokh Kaur Khalsa, certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and Sat Nam Rasayan® healer, on Saturday, July 14, from 10am to 3pm.

Sat Santokh will focus on Kundalini Yoga and Sat Nam Rasayan® as healing modalities. Kundalini Yoga, the Yoga of Awareness, helps one to relax, heals the body, increases flexibility, centers the mind and opens the self and the spirit. This style of Yoga is for everyone. Sat Nam Rasayan® is a contemplative healing modality that works on a subtle level, using only awareness to heal. This state of relaxation frees the body, promoting optimal health.

The charge for the workshop is $65. Vegetarian lunch is included. Please register in advance. For more information on the content of this workshop, go to www.ikyta.org and www.gurudevsnr.com. Call 772-589-1403 ext.112 to register. Visit www.kashi.org for more information on yoga and meditation classes and other programs at Kashi. Kashi School of Yoga is located at 11155 Roseland Rd, Sebastian.

Laura Zito Is a Bach Flower Registered Practitioner

Laura Zito, Acupuncture Physician and Licensed Massage Therapist, is also a Bach Flower Registered Practitioner (BFRP). She offers personalized consultations and remedy combinations to her patients at Natural Approach Acupuncture and Massage Center.

Dr. Zito trained to become a BFRP and is excited about the benefits her patients have experienced using these natural essences. Bach Flowers are a form of vibrational medicine, meaning they treat only emotions. The Remedies consist of 38 plant- and flower-based formulas that can help manage life’s emotional demands by bringing negative attitudes and feelings into balance. By helping restore and maintain emotional balance, they can free the body’s own healing functions and help promote overall wellness. The essences are non-toxic and non habit-forming. "Because they are all-natural, they can be taken with medication and are safe to use during pregnancy, for children, and even pets," explains Dr. Zito.

Dr. Zito is hosting a free discussion on Bach Flower Remedies at Wild Oats on Saturday, July 28 at 1:30pm. You are invited to attend and learn more about how Bach Flowers can help you. Afterward, make your own free treatment bottle ($10 for previous clients).

Natural Approach Acupuncture and Massage Center is located at 1101 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Suite #105 in Melbourne. Please call 321-725-2438 or visit www.mynaturalapproach.com for more information and upcoming events.

Body Regeneration Clinic and Spa Now Open

Introducing Lucretzia Biddle and the Body Regeneration Clinic & Spa. Lu’s spa is unique in its health orientation. As a certified Medical Technician, and a Certified and Licensed Lymph Therapist, Lu creates treatment plans to meet the needs of each client. Lu utilizes a variety of healing modalities, including Low Level Lazar, Oxygenated Infared Sauna, and Lymphatic Therapy. "Low Level Lazar, also known as Cold Lazar, has been used for many years in Europe for relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and increasing the rate at which soft tissue injuries and wounds heal," explains Lu. "Infared Sauna Therapy delivers the benefits of the sun’s rays, promoting increased blood circulation, without the damaging ultra violet rays." The spa also treats lymphatic swelling, allergies, fatigue, excess weight, aging skin, weak immune systems, toxins and more.

Body Regeneration is located at 467 Forrest Ave. suite 122 in Cocoa. For more information and appointments call 321-537-4308.

Yoga & Thai Massage Workshop

Complement your yoga practice with Synergy, a combination of deep partner stretching, inversions and Thai Massage in a safe and supportive environment. Bikram Yoga on the Island will host a Synergy Workshop on Saturday, July 14th from 1:30-4pm. Bring a friend or meet one at the workshop.

Francisco Morales, has been teaching the art of Synergy through workshops in South and North America for the past four years. He was sponsored by Yoga Journal and Lululemon through his travels and teachings. He has been exposed to amazing teachers who have inspired him to create Synergy and share it with us today in Merritt Island.

"This is a very thorough way of releasing pain and stress from your muscles and joints and to experience other dimensions of your practice and increased awareness of your body and minds' boundaries," explains Francisco.

Synergy will be held at Bikram Yoga on the Island, 87 E. Merritt Avenue on Merritt Island located in the Home Depot shopping plaza. Early registration before July 10th is $40 and $50 thereafter. Contact Suzanne Elliott to register at 321-452-9642 or email Suzanne@bikramyogaMI.com

Island Facials Available for the Summer

The Organic Spa and Yoga Studio in downtown Titusville is excited to offer facials with island flair that are perfect for the summer season. Shanti Johnson, owner and esthetician specializes in organic and holistic skincare. "I believe that true beauty starts from the inside out," explains Shanti. "That is why I use organic products that help bring the skin back to balance."

The Organic Spa menu features luscious treatments such as the Island Breeze and Sea Enzyme Facials. "Consider a one-hour facial starting with a mini relaxation session, a Sea Milk cleanse featuring Sea Lettuce and Aloe, followed by a Sea Enzyme Facial Scrub to wake up the skin and bring back the luster," says Shanti. "A Sea Kelp Facial Toner follows with skin toning astringents to revive and regenerate the skin. To increase circulation enjoy a cool Indonesian Stone Massage on the face with grape seed oil. Finish with a mini healing session and a new yoga pose that when done daily is considered a natural facelift."

The Organic Spa and Yoga Studio is located at 318 Mariners Way, suite 101 in Titusville. For more information and appointments call 321-747-0684 or visit www.TheOrganicSpa.net.

Tai Chi Chuan Available in Melbourne

Tai Chi Chuan is one of the finest products of Chinese philosophy and culture. Based on the principles of the I-Ching and the philosophy of Yin and Yang, Tai Chi Chuan is meditation in motion. It originated as an ancient Chinese martial art that not only develops outer muscular strength, but also inner awareness and the coordination of the entire body.

New Online Wellness Resource

Consumers who value "health and wellness choices" have a new online resource -- AlternativesGateway.com (www.alternativesgateway.com) -- to access for both holistic and traditional medical information and resources. The new portal is owned by Pete Esquinaldo, who has enjoyed a lifelong interest in holistic and alternative medical options including wellness programs.

The site provides an online venue where consumers can go to locate diverse information to regain, maintain or enhance their mental, physical and spiritual health. The goal is not to suggest one type of service or program over another, but to give consumers choices to make informed decisions that meet their personal needs.

On the home page you will find a directory with over 67 categories, covering everything from Allopathic and Naturopathy to Yoga. Ultimately, the directory will feature significant listings of holistic practitioners, fitness, yoga or martial arts experts, massage therapists, traditional health professionals and so on. Included are featured articles and holistic and alternative medical news. There is also a search capability for visitors to locate specific types of providers near their zip code.

"We’re a work in progress so we’ll be adding features throughout the year, but we have a good foundation, stresses Esquinaldo."

Pete Esquinaldo (Alternatives, LLC) can be reached at 321-251-6246 or via email at esquinaldo@alternativesgateway.com.

Appleseed Health Foods Announces Move

Appleseed Health Foods is excited to announce they will soon be moving to a new location in Rockledge. Owners Rene and Kurt stated, "We are happy that our new location is so close to our current location, because we have been in Rockledge since 1993 and like the convenience for our long-time customers."

Appleseed will continue to offer the vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements you expect, as well as the health and beauty items, books, homeopathics, and wide range of healthier specialty and natural foods choices - from organic produce and meats to wheat and gluten-free foods, as well as meatless entrees and other alternatives to fit various nutritional lifestyles. The new, larger space will allow room for even more choices, will benefit the 7-Day Guided Juice Fast and other class and therapy offerings, and will provide space for a café that is being planned to offer raw foods and simple, healthy fare.

The move will be completed by August 1, and special sales and grand opening events are to be announced.

The new location is 1007 Pathfinder Way, in Arbor Place between Murrell Rd. and Eyster Blvd. A map is available at www.appleseedhealth.com. Appleseed is currently located at 1311 S. US 1 in Rockledge.

Does your mother do her monthly breast self-exams?

According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, one in seven women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and every 13 minutes a woman in the US dies from breast cancer. The American Cancer Society states that only 14% of women perform a monthly breast self-exam (BSE), while you'll most likely find it's around 4% of women who actually perform consistent monthly BSEs if you ask 100 random women in the US.

Globally cancer foundations recommend a triad approach to breast health including an annual clinical breast exam, starting at age 20 a monthly breast self exam, and starting at 40 an annual mammogram. By performing a monthly breast self exam, you will know what is normal for your breast tissue better than anyone else. In addition, you are taking preventative measures. And, men can get breast cancer too.

Breast cancer has the best prognosis and less invasive treatments the earlier it's detected. Breast cancer starts smaller than .25 cm, about the size of a grain of barley! It takes 6 to 10 years to grow to 1 cm, but once at 1 cm it only takes 1 to 3 years to grow to 3 or 4 cm. At just 1 cm the tumor begins to spread to other areas of the body. If you found breast cancer at .25 cm your survival rate would be 99%.

When you do a breast self exam you could use the Breast Chek Kit, which acts like a magnifying glass for your fingertips. The Breast Chek Kit is a patented FDA cleared medical device that is recommended by over 99% of medical doctors surveyed. It's inexpensive, durable, washable, and reusable for both home and clinical use. The Breast Chek is just two very thin layers of polyurethane filled with a non-toxic, environmentally safe gel. The fingers now glide over the skin eliminating friction, and enabling you or your doctor to do a better breast exam. The goal of the company is the get one into the hands of every woman around the globe to help lower the death rates of breast cancer.

For more information about the product and/or business,or to arrange an educational in-services about the importance of early detection of breast cancer please contact Jolie Abreu at 407-341-3639 or info@ourpinkmission.com or visit www.ourpinkmission.com.

Conscious Living Partnership Offers Caribbean Cruise/Conference

The Wellness Experience, a 5-night Western Caribbean family oriented cruise and conference, sponsored by Conscious Living Partnership, is planned for November 4-9 sailing on the Norwegian Jewel from Miami. The ship features swimming pools, hot tubs, a health spa, casino, along with 12 different restaurants, 24-hour room service and 11 bars and lounges.

Transformational workshops will be held while the ship is at sea, and while at port attendees and their families will vacation in Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico. Workshop facilitators include Dr. Melissa Andersson, peak performance coach; Kumari Mullin, intuitive healer, attorney, counselor and animal communicator; Margi Ruzzo, Universal Life minister and community builder; Dr. Haig John, chiropractor and infinite touch healer; Jai and Shanti Hudes, Founders of eXperience-THE GAME(tm); Dr. Kathy Doner, internal medicine physician, certified hypnotherapist, nutritionist and NLP trainer; Kasey Knight, certified facilitator of InterPlay®; Mary Seid, health machines; and Pat Gibbs, aura photographer.

CLP is a Florida-based organization with chapters in Florida, California and Hawaii. CLP supports businesses in natural and holistic health, environmental awareness and develops networks of partners, community builders and resources for conscious living.

For more information, go to www.joinCLP.com. Payment plans are available. Price will increase after July 31st.

Quantum Touch classes at the Herb Corner

The Herb corner will host a Quantum Touch Workshop, facilitated by Sandra Bradstreet, in July. "Quantum Touch re-establishes the astounding healing by your own "Life Force" in an easy to follow sequence," explains Sandra. "You work with your own "Chi", the very essence of your life." Quantum Touch has been compared to the scientific exploration and development of the ancient technique of the "Laying on of Hands."

"Now, you can learn the principles and harness your own life force to help others overcome their illnesses and establish a lasting process for summoning this magical energy," says Sandra.

Four successive 1 hour video programs followed with hands-on class practice sessions are offered to the first fifteen applicants. The Herb Corner is located at 277 N. Babcock St. in Melbourne. Classes will be from 6:30-9:30pm on July 12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd. $12 each session or $40 in advance. For more information call 321-757-7522.

Living Well Acupuncture Opens in Titusville

Joanne Livingston has joined Dr Dayne Deeds of Living Well Chiropractic in opening Living Well Acupuncture. Joanne, a native of South Carolina, moved to Orlando and is a graduate of the Florida College of Integrative Medicine. She has now brought her knowledge to Titusville and to Living Well Acupuncture. Joanne specializes in weight loss, pain management, smoking cessation, and menopause. Along with traditional acupuncture, Living Well Acupuncture offers tui-na, cupping, moxa and auricular therapy. Massage therapy is available through Living Well Chiropractic.

Living Well Acupunture is located at 1905 Knox McRae Drivein Titusville. Call 321-268-9433 for more information.

Yoga Workshop in Melbourne

The Yoga Center will host Bob Glickstein’s workshop "Inversions & Arm Balances" on Sunday, July 29th, from 10am to 12:30pm. "If you have felt intimidated or apprehensive about these challenging postures, come and learn proper alignment and modifications to keep your practice safe," explains Bob.

Bob has been leading yoga retreats and teaching yoga for over 30 years. His skills at presenting make this workshop accessible, safe and enjoyable for all students. His laid back and humorous approach make this a great experience.

Cost is $25. For more information or to register call 321-728-0300. The Yoga Center is located at 1540 S. John Rhodes Blvd., West Melbourne, a half mile from Hwy 192 near I-95.

Live Earth Concerts to Create Global Response to Climate Crisis

Be at Giants Stadium on July 7 for the conclusion of the monumental seven-continent, 24-hour Live Earth global concert. Beginning in Sydney and continuing with concerts in Tokyo, Shanghai, Johannesburg, London and Rio de Janeiro, it concludes with the Meadowlands event. Those who can't be at Giants Stadium can tune in to LiveEarthSOS.MSN.com for live streamlining of performances by Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Dave Matthews Ban, John Mayer, The Police, Kelly Clarkson and others.

Live Earth, expected to touch over 2 billion people with a hopeful message to trigger a worldwide movement to combat the climate crisis, is being co-chaired by environmental advocate Al Gore. "We hope the energy created by Live Earth will jump start a massive public education effort. Live Earth will help us reach a tipping point that's needed to move corporations and governments to take decisive action to solve the climate crisis," says Gore.

Live Earth marks the beginning of a multiyear campaign led by The Alliance for Climate Protection to move individuals, corporations and governments to take action. All proceeds will go to The Alliance for Climate Protection, and other international non-government organizations (NGOs).

For tickets visit LiveNation.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171.

Karma Klass To Benefit Local For Olympic Trials

Denise Parris, a local who has always loved and been involved in sports and fitness, has found the sport that she feels she has been training for all her life – windsurfing. She competed in ice skating at the national level, wakeboarding at the pro level, and now is a candidate for the Olympic trials in windsurfing. Bikram yoga, along with physical training and weight lifting, has long been a must for her and her quest for physical fitness. She finds Bikram yoga extremely beneficial for her mental focus, strength, and flexibility in all her sports endeavors.

Suzanne Elliott, Director of Bikram Yoga on the Island, is working with Denise and will host a fundraiser to provide her with financial assistance to reach the Olympic Trials. The fundraiser will be Sunday July 22nd at 4pm located at Bikram Yoga on the Island for a Karma Klass. Donations given for the Bikram's Beginner's Class and all proceeds will go to the Olympic fund. The event will be followed by a Benefit Buffet dinner at 7pm at the Alive & Healthy Cafe on McLeod with a silent auction.

Contact Suzanne Elliott at 321-452-YOGA for more information or donations.

Tai Chi Chuan Available in Melbourne

At Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi of Melbourne, head instructor Sifu James DeFillips, uses the traditional theory and principles method of teaching. Combined with his years of teaching experience, these methods bring to his students the true practice, benefits, history and philosophy of Tai Chi. For those interested, advanced applications for self defense, push hands and ancient Tai Chi weapons are also available as part of the curriculum.

Wah Lum students are taught correct postures as well as forms – "artistic movements designed to limber your body and develop your inner energy." The correct method of breathing and motion is then taught to enhance your ability to gather that energy. With regular practice, the body will become sound and the mind will be brighter. It will help to render the mind peaceful, gentle the temperament, and increase vital force.

For more information call 321-255-1048 or visit www.wahlumkungfu.com. Wah Lum Kung Fu & Tai Chi of Melbourne is located at 662 N. Wickham Rd in Melbourne (just south of Sarno Rd).

New Yoga Studio in Titusville

The Organic Spa is proud to announce the addition of a Yoga Studio in Downtown Historic Titusville. The Organic Spa is now called The Organic Spa and Yoga Studio.

The studio offers Integral Hatha Yoga Classes Monday through Thursday at 6:30pm. The instructor, Don Jordan, has over thirty years experience teaching and studying yoga. The classes are small and intimate, with a limit of five students; therefore, sign up is required. "If you would like to study yoga in the traditional way, in a healing, small, intimate environment, that also includes outside Yoga Classes overlooking the river, these are the classes for you," explains studio owner Shanti Johnson.

In addition, you can further your yoga practice with Raja Yoga Meditation every Wednesday at 8pm and Qi Gong classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am.

The studio’s growing class schedule can be found online at www.theorganicspa.org or call 321-747-0684.